That's really the only word I can think of to describe the dining experience I had this past Saturday. Jerusalem Grill (http://www.jerusalemgrill.net/) at 3259 Wurzbach Road is a powerful example of Mediterranean food done well. From the Mixed Grill meal shared with friends to the unique desserts, this dining experience was one for the ages.
First off service was absolutely splendid. Our server was well informed and seemed genuinely enthusiastic about us having the best dining experience possible. He showed no shortage of patience in answering all of our questions regarding the array of condiments and sides that came with our meal. The mixed grill itself consisted of kafta kabobs made of ground beef, lamb and chicken grilled exquisitely and served with a simple but wonderful rice. In addition there were grilled onions, tomatoes and zucchini on the platter to enjoy.
The assorted sauces, from a sour cream and olive oil sauce to a spicy red pepper sauce called mahamara were wonderful accompaniments to each bite of meat wrapped in flatbread. The hummus, the babba ghanoug, an eggplant based sauce and the cucumber dill yogurt sauce took us to height of culinary pleasure previously unimagined. Fried eggplant, fried cauliflower, grape leaves, I could go on...
The indoor portion of the restaurant is also complimented by an open air patio that would have been just as inviting had it not been my first time to visit. Suffice it to say this will not be my last visit to this unique treasure. There is just too much left to sample, and I almost didn't mention dessert! An almond cake with honey syrup named paspoosa and a dessert made of goat cheese and bulgur were great surprises to our palates.
At first the spread may seem intimidating, but soon, as each element is tried, your mind opens up and you welcome each new bite as a step further into the enticing world of Mediterranean cuisine. Jerusalem Grill is a well kept secret, and if I have anything to say about it, that secret will not be one for long!
Until next time, take care of one another, eat with a passion, cook with your heart and remember...Food Is Love...
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i love this place, they have the BEST greek food in town, the baklava is soooooo goooooood... everything is good, during basketball season they also have a big screen outside and u can smoke the hookah, eat good and watch the game..... good times.
I have been here, but it was back in October for my uncle's birthday. I am not the adventurous one when it comes to food, and I still wasn't when I went to Jerusalem Grill. My aunt had a 90 lb. goat cooked on a bed of rice with tomatoes and all sorts of stuff piled on the bed of rice. We had some type of rice with chicken, which is what I ate along with a salad. We had, well my family had, some of the dips that you mentioned with pita bread. My brother, who is the adventurous one, love everything. We had to take pictures of him with the goat because he was in awe of it! Before we sat down to eat, I did get to enjoy a chocolate shake with my baby cousin. That was great! My fiance and his friend sat outside and smoked a hookah. Like you said, the service is great.
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